About us
HouseDustMite.com is the creation of the Nockles family. Nell Nockles has been actively researching the impact of house dust mite allergens for over twelve years. An important part of managing allergy is education. Once you know your triggers, you will be in a better position to take steps to reduce symptoms.
Dealing with your Allergy
The general public has become more aware of the allergy link to mites. As shown by the large number of visitors to HouseDustMite.com, people are now seeking positive and practical methods of making their home and office healthier.
We believe that active and informed allergen reduction, combined with properly used medication, is the responsible way to approach allergic asthma, rhinitis and eczema.
Ongoing Research
Nell Nockles’ research at the British Library has contributed to the information posted on HouseDustMite.com. She intends to continue to use this website to inform the public about advances in scientific research in allergy. The site provides research referencing to members of the public or professionals who wish to further their study.
Nell, a life long asthma and hay fever sufferer, began her research following a dramatic improvement in her health just by eliminating house dust mites from her sleeping environment. Nell was so amazed that such a simple, relatively unknown, remedy reversed years of suffering that she felt compelled to find out more and spread the good news.
Finding a lack of easily accessible information about indoor allergens, especially from house dust mites, Nell and her son Edward decided to set up this website to help people understand their allergy triggers.
The decision to do this was endorsed by some very positive results from a NHS funded study set up by the Nockles family, where an educational programme and special ‘anti-mite’ bed were used to relieve asthma symptoms in children. In 1999, the Nockles family’s ‘Pilgrim Bed’ and its educational programme were given ‘Millennium Product’ status by the British Design Council.
Nell’s work is endorsed by several doctors and she recently joined the Royal Society of Medicine.
People we would like to thank
Montse Soto
A big thank you to Montse for her help in translating the home page cartoon into Spanish. The success of this site will come for people like Montse, who get involved and want this site to make a difference.
Jon Reeks
John has helped us turn the vision of the site into a reality, by providing excellent WordPress coding support. We highly recommend him in both a personal and professional capacity.
The website
Whilst we are delighted that many people wish to use our animations and research notes, please respect the fact that this site represents a very significant voluntary commitment. The designer, Edward Nockles, is pleased to discuss the use of our information, sale of products through the site and advertising banners, as well as taking on new design projects. It is not acceptable to plagiarise the site or use any of the copyrighted designs without prior consent.
Contact nockles AT gmail DOT com for enquiries about website and animation design
The book
‘Asthma Begins at Home’ was written by Rosie Gordon of HouseDustMite.com This book brings together the work done by the Nockles family and is intended to be a ‘first step’ for anyone interested in lessening their allergic asthma symptoms and decreasing their dependence on asthma medication.